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• No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers

  05-10-2026 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
  
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• Polanski failed to show leadership over Zionism motion, ex-Green leader says

  09-10-2026 01:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Caroline Lucas tells the BBC Zack Polanski should have taken part in a vote on a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism.
  
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• UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin

  08-10-2026 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".
  
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• Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

  08-10-2026 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.
  
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• 'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK

  08-10-2026 06:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
  
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• Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters

  07-10-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.
  
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• Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters

  07-10-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.
  
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• What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?

  07-10-2026 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.
  
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• Kemi Badenoch: 'Our drama queens have joined Reform'

  07-10-2026 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch has been outlining her policy proposals if her party were to form the next UK government.
  
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• Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion

  07-10-2026 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda.
  
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• Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes

  07-10-2026 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.
  
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• The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech

  07-10-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite Badenoch's personal poll ratings going up, the Conservative party is languishing behind.
  
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• Watch: The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech

  07-10-2026 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The big test facing Kemi Badenoch after her conference speech
  
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• Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting

  07-10-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.
  
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• Badenoch: Tories must not let Reform 'take us backwards'

  07-10-2026 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch spoke of dividing lines between the Conservative party and Reform UK, vowing to not allow a coalition.
  
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• Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home

  07-10-2026 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.
  
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• 'Battle for soul of this nation is coming', says Badenoch

  07-10-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The leader of the Conservative party opened her speech saying the current government would "make every single person in this country poorer".
  
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• Greens face conference centre ban over Zionism motion

  07-10-2026 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brighton & Hove City Council says the motion is not compatible with its inclusion commitments.
  
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• The candidates hoping to be London's second Tory mayor

  07-10-2026 10:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Tory party has closed applications to be their candidate for mayor and there are four hopefuls.
  
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• Ex-Welsh Green Party deputy says Zionism motion 'pointless' after quitting party

  07-10-2026 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Phil Davies called for Welsh Greens to set up their own party in the wake of the conference row.
  
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• I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch

  06-10-2026 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.
  
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• Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum

  06-10-2026 21:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.
  
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• UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate

  06-10-2026 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
  
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• Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies

  06-10-2026 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.
  
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• Why Tories are talking about winning the next election

  06-10-2026 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.
  
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• Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer

  06-10-2026 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.
  
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• Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system

  06-10-2026 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
  
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• I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion

  06-10-2026 10:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.
  
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• MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies

  06-10-2026 01:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
  
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• It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference

  05-10-2026 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.
  
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